Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S5300 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S5300 was announced 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5300 matches up against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Sony S2000
S5300 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S5300
S2000 | S5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Sony S2000
S5300 | S2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S5300 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S5300 and the S2000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S2000.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S5300 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $225 |